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Recent content on Boarding Un-Neutered Dogs and Other Unique SituationsHugo -- gohugo.ioenMon, 09 Nov 2015 12:47:55 +0000Canine Care: Selecting the Right Boarding Kennelhttp://missouribreederschallenge.com/2015/11/09/canine-care-selecting-the-right-boarding-kennel/
Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:47:55 +0000http://missouribreederschallenge.com/2015/11/09/canine-care-selecting-the-right-boarding-kennel/<p>The practice of travelling with dogs is favourable because you can provide consistent care for your pet. Moreover, this prevents separation anxiety that can distress your animal and cause poor health. Unfortunately, this is not always possible because some hotels restrict pet accommodation. This choice can also be limiting if your primary purpose for travel is business. If you are experiencing these restrictions, you should consider putting your pet in a boarding kennel while you are away. Basically, this is a commercial establishments designed to provide accommodation and care to pets in the owner's absence. Here are the primary factors that you should evaluate before selecting an ideal kennel.</p>
<p><strong>Sanitation</strong></p>
<p>You should check the state of sanitation and hygiene practices in your preferred kennel before making a decision. Contamination in the kennels will result in the pets contracting canine diseases and subsequent spread to your pet. It is prudent to check the boarding space physically when consulting the kennel company. Ideally, there should be no faecal material, dirt or pests such as ticks and fleas on the surfaces. Pungent odours can also be indication of negligence. You should make certain that proper disinfection is carried out regularly with ideal chemicals. Additionally, inquire about the immunisation requirements in the boarding kennel. This will ensure that your dog is not exposed to other animals with diseases such as rabies, para-influenza, distemper and parvovirus.</p>
<p><strong>Security</strong></p>
<p>A boarding kennel should be secure to ensure that unscrupulous people do not breach the perimeter and pets do not escape. This is a crucial aspect because your dog might be distressed in the new environment and attempt to find the way home. An ideal boarding kennel should have strong and sturdy fences and a lockable gate. In addition, the runs in the kennels should have dividers. If your dog is a known escape artist, you should speak to the kennel managers about the possibility for extra security. For instance, the kennel area should have internal gates wit locks, and the runs should be covered with wire.</p>
<p><strong>Supervision</strong></p>
<p>Proper supervision is essential in a boarding kennel, so you should inquire about this aspect. In simple terms, ensure that there are attendants in the kennel site to check on the pets periodically. This will make certain that pet distress or any emergency is dealt with immediately. Ideally, the attendant should have some training that allows them to recognise common canine disorders such as intestinal problems, lethargy and contagious coughs. This supervision can prevent escalation of medical disorders.</p>
<p>Keep these tips in mind as you check out local kennels like&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dogdayz.com.au/locations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dogdayz Country Club</a>, and you'll be able to find the right boarding kennel for your dog.&nbsp;</p>
Finding a cattery for your extra-nervous catshttp://missouribreederschallenge.com/2015/10/26/finding-a-cattery-for-your-extra-nervous-cats/
Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:48:20 +0000http://missouribreederschallenge.com/2015/10/26/finding-a-cattery-for-your-extra-nervous-cats/<p>All cats have different personalities, and some cats are more nervous than others. Unfortunately, sometimes due to other commitments, even the most nervous kitties may have to head to a cattery for a few days. Here are some things that catteries can do to help cats deal with their anxiety.</p>
<p><strong>Separate ventilation </strong></p>
<p>Cats are very sensitive to smells from other animals, particularly dogs, staying close. Having separate ventilation systems helps nervous cats to have less concept that they have other unknown cats or dogs nearby, which can help them to relax more and sleep better. Equally, having a nature sound track can help to disguise noises from other animals or from the humans in the cattery offices.</p>
<p><strong>Familiar items</strong></p>
<p>If your cat has a favourite cushion or blankets to sleep on, it can be a great idea to bring this to give your cat a familiar item. Otherwise, you can look to bring in something that smells like you such as a soft jumper or a pillow. Bringing in their normal food and food/water bowl can also help make feeding less stressful. Let the cattery know what your cat's normal routine is in terms of eating and sleeping, so that if you have a given feeding time or petting time, they can do as much as possible to match your cat's normal routine at home.</p>
<p><strong>Connecting pens</strong></p>
<p>If your cats are used to living as a family, it can be distressing for them to be apart, even if they are not that visibly affectionate on a day-to-day basis. Having a connecting pens, or some contact each day can help your cats to have some emotional connection between each other. Cats who are particularly close may like to permanently be housed together, but many nervous cats value having some separate space that they can 'own'.</p>
<p><strong>Stimulation</strong></p>
<p>To stop your cat from getting nervous, it can be useful to focus&nbsp;that observant nature on other stimulation. This can include nature documentaries, cat toys and exercise equipment. By using some of that energy in normal and productive ways it helps your cat to relax. Your cat might also enjoy some time each day getting petted or groomed by staff member, as touch can also help to calm animals.</p>
<p>Contact a professional cattery, such as <a href="http://www.welcomekennels.com.au/cattery.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Welcome Boarding Kennels &amp; Cattery</a>, and ask if they provide any of these services.&nbsp;By looking for these important characteristics, you can find a cattery that can help your cat to be a comfortable as possible while they need to be away from home.</p>
Do Kennels Accept Dogs With Medical Conditions?http://missouribreederschallenge.com/2015/10/14/do-kennels-accept-dogs-with-medical-conditions/
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:13:17 +0000http://missouribreederschallenge.com/2015/10/14/do-kennels-accept-dogs-with-medical-conditions/<p>Professional <a href="http://www.penfieldkennels.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">boarding kennels</a> have a duty to care for all their pet residents, and a good kennel should ensure that all its dogs are safe and well cared for during their visits. Before you can board your dog, the kennel should check if it has current vaccinations and is in good health. Kennels may accept your dog if it has a long-term medical condition or even a short-term illness, but they may not be able to take in boarders whose medical conditions may affect the health of other dogs.</p>
<p><strong>Contagious Disease Rules</strong></p>
<p>Boarding kennels should follow state health regulations. Typically, regulations state that dogs must have a minimum level of vaccination and must not present a health risk to other animals. For example, the regulations for boarding in <a href="http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/animal-welfare/codes/aw-code-5" rel="nofollow">New South Wales</a> state that kennels should not accept a dog that has been diagnosed as having a contagious disease. Kennels may also refuse to board your pet if a member of staff suspects that it has a contagious disease. So, if your dog has kennel cough, for example, you're unlikely to find a kennel that will accept it as the risk of it infecting other dogs is too high.</p>
<p><strong>Other Medical Conditions</strong></p>
<p>Boarding kennels are often happy to board a dog that has a non-contagious medical condition; many have experience of managing common illnesses, such as diabetes and arthritis. If your dog has a condition or needs medication, talk to the kennel's manager before you book a stay to check that the kennel will accept your dog and can provide appropriate levels of care. For example, ask the following questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Have staff cared for dogs with the same condition in the past?</li>
<li>Do staff have experience of giving medications to dogs?</li>
<li>How do staff get dogs to take their medicine?</li>
<li>Does the facility have any features to help manage your dog's condition, such as heated floors or heat pads for dogs with arthritis?</li>
</ul>
<p>Before you book your dog in, you should also check what the kennel expects from you. Kennels typically require owners to provide an adequate supply of pet medications for the boarding stay and to give clear instructions on how and when they should be administered. You may also have to pay additional fees if staff have to give medicine to your pet.</p>
<p><em>Tip: If your pet seems a little off-colour before its stay in kennels, you may want to have your vet check that it is okay. If your dog looks ill when you arrive, and you don't know what is wrong with it, kennels may refuse to board it. </em></p>
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